Also called: Measurement Scientist, Metrology Engineer
Makes sure measurements are accurate, which is essential for everything from airplane parts to medicines.
You calculate how much error is in a measurement, design better ways to measure parts, and make sure a factory's instruments trace back to national standards.
Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
Bachelor's degree (4-year), about 4 years after high school. Bachelor's in physics, engineering, or metrology; ASQ Certified Calibration Technician helpful.
Ways in: 4-year college, Certification. Training cost: $15k – $60k.
Majors to look at: Physics, Mechanical Engineering, Metrology.
Growing about average. BLS does not project this specialty separately; rating estimated from related occupations.
Low risk in 5 years, medium in 10. AI helps with uncertainty math and reports; designing measurements and tracing standards in factories stay human.
Classes: AP Physics, Statistics, Engineering design.
Official data: O*NET occupation 17-2199.
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